MayKayak Eco Tours on Cheesequake Creek
Fee: $ 15 per person; call for additional details
Cheesequake State Park
(732) 566-3208
Call ahead for details and registration. Explore the salt marsh on a Naturalist guided kayak tour on Cheesequake Creek. The program includes all equipment and lesson. Participants must be 14+ and be in good physical condition

Double Trouble Village Tours & Hikes
Call for arrangements & program fees
Double Trouble Village State Historic Site
(732) 341-4098
Individual or group historic village tours or hikes of varying mileage may be scheduled most weeks Wednesday through Sunday. Elementary school and secondary school science and social studies field trips or outreach programs may be arranged. Boy Scout and Girl Scout advancement requirements may be met by visiting Double Trouble State Park.

Children’s Day at Rockingham
Date to be determined
Noon to 5 p.m.
FREE; donations welcome
Rockingham Historic Site
Sponsor: Montgomery Twp. HS Live Historians Club and the Rockingham Association
(609) 683-7132 - www.rockingham.net
Partially ADA accessible; a continuous celebration of childhood for all ages with crafts of paper marbling and hat making, 18th-century games such as hoop & roll and shuttlecock, toys to try including Jacob’s ladder and buzzsaw, period-style children’s clothing to try on, talks with Revolutionary War reenactors, mini tours of the house and other activities. Light refreshments will be available and the Museum Store will be open to purchase some of the items used for the activities

May 2Spring Craft Market and Art in the Park
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: $2 per adults and children 12 and up; children under 12 FREE
Allaire State Park,
Historic Allaire Village
Sponsor: Allaire Village Inc.
(732) 919-3500
www.allairevillage.org
Rain date: May 3

Saturday Geocaching at the Park
1 p.m.
FREE
Cheesequake State Park,
Nature Center
(732) 566-3208
Meet at the Nature Center to explore the adventure of Geocaching. Our guests from NJ Geocaching will guide us through the trails of the park to learn the basics of this high tech treasure hunting game. Ages 8+.

Observatory Open to the Public
8 to 10:30 p.m.
FREE
Jenny Jump State Forest
(908) 459-4366
Sponsor: The United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey, Inc.
Partially ADA Accessible

Spring Wildflower Walk
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Fee: $3 per person; pre-registration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
For adults' dDiscover the natural history, edibility, and folklore of the spring beauties in bloom around the visitor center. Indoor presentation will take place in the event of inclement weather.

Trail Hike
10 a.m.
FREE
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Warbasse Junction Rd. parking area
Sponsor: Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee
(973) 786-5768
Hike a scenic and tranquil rail-trail while learning about the history of the railroads that used to transport passengers, agricultural products, and iron ore through Sussex and Warren County.

Birding Walk at Spruce Run Recreation Area
8 a.m.
FREE
Spruce Run Recreation Area
(908) 638-8572
For additional information go to Hunterdon Bird Club on Facebook

Musket Firing Demonstration
2 p.m.
Fee: $1 per person
Washington Crossing State Park,
Visitor Center Museum
(609) 737-0623
ADA accessible; join a Park Historian for an interpretive program on the weapons of the American Revolution and their use during the Battle of Trenton followed by a Musket Firing demonstration.

Where in the World Do Your Garden Plants Come From?
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
FREE; advance registration required (12yrs-adults)
Washington Crossing State Park,
Nature Center
(609) 737-0609
ADA accessible; is the tomato a fruit or a vegetable? Where did the tangerine get its name? Why did toast become French? These and many more questions on the origins of cultivated plants will be answered by gardener and horticultural adventurer Hank Snyder of Flemington

Waterloo Wild Edibles & Medicinal Plant Walk10 to 11 a.m. or 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Fee: $3 per person, $10 per family; pre-registration required (973) 347-1835
Waterloo Village Historic Site
Meet at the ticket booths in parking lot near the main entrance.
Come along and learn all about the wonders nature has to offer. You will discover which plants were eaten in the past, as well as how many common woodland plants have medicinal qualities. Sturdy shoes, bug spray, and sunscreen suggested. Ages 10 and up.

Full Moon Hike
7 to 9 p.m.
Fee: $5; pre-registration recommended
Whitesbog Historic Village
Sponsor: Historic Whitesbog Village
(609) 893-4646, www.whitesbog.org
Liston to the night sounds of the Pines and learn about the history of Whitesbog village. Meet at the General Store.

May 3Walking Tour of Old Monmouth
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
FREE; for walking participants this is a countywide event
Allaire State Park,
Historic Allaire Village
Sponsor: Allaire Village Inc.
(732) 919-3500

19th Century Baseball Game-Triple Header
First pitches at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood Manor Lot B, Ringwood State Park
(973) 962-2240
ADA accessible; come watch the Flemington Neshanocks, the Elizabeth Resolutes, and the Atlantic baseball clubs play according to rules from 1876 using period equipment and wearing period uniforms. Bring your lawn chair and a picnic lunch and spend the day cheering on your favorite teams. A fun event for the whole family! Hot dogs, chips, and soda will be available to purchase. Sponsored by the North Jersey Highlands Historical Society.

Bird Walk
9 to 11 a.m.
FREE
Round Valley Recreation Area,
South Parking Lot
(908) 236-6355
Join NJ Audubon Society members, on 3\4 mile flat trail loop. Then take a short drive to the swimming beach where abundant waterfowl enjoy the spring serenity. If you have a field guide and binoculars we suggest you bring them

Wild Edible Plants1:30 p.m.
FREE; advance registration required (all ages)
Washington Crossing State Park,
Nature Center
(609) 737-0609
Come out for a short hike and presentation on the edible, medicinal, and toxic properties of common plants that can be found on the local landscape. Pat Chichon of Lambertville, a plant lore enthusiast will deliver this program.

May 7L’il Tykes Hike
4 to 5 p.m.
FREE; pre-registration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
For children ages 5 & under; share some time with your little one in the Great Outdoors on this naturalist-guided, 1-mile hike. Babies must be carried in a front- or back-pack. No strollers or older siblings please!

Fledgling Naturalists
1 to 2 p.m.
Fee: $5 per adult/child pair; $3 for additional siblings age 2 and up; pre-registration required
High Point State Park
(973) 875-1471
register.highpointprograms@gmail.com
For 2.5 to 5 year-olds and an adult partner. Fledgling Naturalist programs are designed to encourage children’s curiosity, engaging them hands-on in the natural world through outdoor activities, stories, games and crafts. Registration is required 24 hours before the program. Fees must be paid in full before the start of the program. Payments cannot be accepted at the Interpretive Center.

May 8Fledgling Naturalists
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Fee: $5 per adult/child pair; $3 for additional siblings age 2 and up; pre-registration required
High Point State Park
(973) 875-1471
register.highpointprograms@gmail.com
For 2.5 to 5 year-olds and an adult partner. Fledgling Naturalist programs are designed to encourage children’s curiosity, engaging them hands-on in the natural world through outdoor activities, stories, games and crafts. Registration is required 24 hours before the program. Fees must be paid in full before the start of the program. Payments cannot be accepted at the Interpretive Center.

Saturday Tree Identification Hike
1 p.m.
FREE
Cheesequake State Park,
Nature Center
(732) 566-3208
Gather at the Nature Center for a guided hike along the trails of the Park as we learn how to identify the trees on our hike.

Spring Steenykill Loop Walk: Birds and Blooms
10:30 a.m. to noon
Fee: $3 per person or $5 per family; pre-registration required
High Point State Park
(973) 875-4800
Fees must be paid before the program begins, either by credit card, or in person at the Park Office.

Spring Astronomy Day
FREE
(908) 459-4366
Jenny Jump State Forest
Sponsor: The United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey, Inc.
Public presentations, observing and other activities; partially ADA accessible

Observatory Open to the Public
8 to 10:30 p.m.
FREE
Jenny Jump State Forest
(908) 459-4366
Sponsor: The United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey, Inc.
Partially ADA Accessible

Wolf Visions 11 am to noon
Fee: $3 Adults and children 12 & up, $1 ages 6 to11, children under 6 free; pre-registration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park Visitor Center
(973) 786-6445
Family program – all ages; ADA accessible;
Vinnie Reo will dispel the myths about the "Big Bad Wolf" and teach the importance of the wolf’s role in maintaining a balanced ecosystem. The presentation features a slide show, Q&A session, and the opportunity to meet a real live wolf!

Homeschool Hike
1 to 3 p.m.
Fee: $3 per child. Must be accompanied by an adult.
High Point State Park
(973) 875-1471
register.highpointprograms@gmail.com
For homeschoolers age ten and up. Fees must be paid before the program begins, either by credit card, or in person at the Park Office. These easy to moderate, naturalist-led hikes range between one to three miles and are a great opportunity for older homeschoolers to get a little fresh air and exercise while socializing with their peers, and learning a bit about nature and history along the way. Hikes will be selected based on seasonal events and conditions and details about each specific hike will be available the week before the hike is scheduled, if not before. Younger siblings may accompany us IF they are physically capable of keeping up with the group, or are young enough to be carried. Some trails may be navigable by “all-terrain” strollers, but not all. Please ask when you register. There is no additional charge for carried siblings.

Guided Tours of Ringwood Manor
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (last tour begins at 3pm)
Fee: $3 for adults, $1 for children ages 6-12, children 5 and under free
Ringwood Manor, Ringwood State Park
(973) 962-2240
Only first floor is ADA accessible.
Enjoy a guided tour of the summer estate of the Cooper & Hewitt families, wealthy iron industrialists of the Gilded Age. Thirty of the 51 rooms, furnished in the original items of the family, are shown on the tour. Tours last approximately an hour and 15 minutes.

Guided Tours of Ringwood Manor
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (last tour begins at 3pm)
Fee: $3 for adults, $1 for children ages 6-12, children 5 and under free
Ringwood Manor, Ringwood State Park
(973) 962-2240
Only first floor is ADA accessible.
Enjoy a guided tour of the summer estate of the Cooper & Hewitt families, wealthy iron industrialists of the Gilded Age. Thirty of the 51 rooms, furnished in the original items of the family, are shown on the tour. Tours last approximately an hour and 15 minutes.

May 15SJAC Public Skywatch
7:30 p.m.
Belleplain State Forest, Athletic Field near Lake Nummy
Sponsor: South Jersey Astronomy Club
www.sjac.us
ADA accessible; back-up date May 16th

Homeschool Naturalists
1:30 to 3 p.m.
Fee: $5 per child must be accompanied by an adult; pre-registration required
High Point State Park
(973) 875-1471
register.highpointprograms@gmail.com
For 6 to 10 year-olds in 1st through 5th grades with some ability to read and write. These hands-on activities provide homeschoolers with opportunities to explore the natural world and interact with their peers. Suggestions for further study and resources are provided. Registration is required 24 hours before the program. Fees must be paid in full before the start of the program. Payments cannot be accepted at the Interpretive Center.

Yoga on the Mountain
6:30 pm
Fee: $5 Suggested donation ; pre-registration recommended
High Point State Park Interpretive Center
Sponsor: Friends of High Point State Park
(973) 702-0488www.friendshighpointstatepark.blogspot.com
Date tentative, call to confirm. Come enjoy the view while relaxing your mind and body. No experience necessary, but you’ll want to bring a yoga mat.

Guided Tours of Ringwood Manor
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (last tour begins at 3pm)
Fee: $3 for adults, $1 for children ages 6-12, children 5 and under free
Ringwood Manor, Ringwood State Park
(973) 962-2240
Only first floor is ADA accessible.
Enjoy a guided tour of the summer estate of the Cooper & Hewitt families, wealthy iron industrialists of the Gilded Age. Thirty of the 51 rooms, furnished in the original items of the family, are shown on the tour. Tours last approximately an hour and 15 minutes.

Changing Times: The Cranberry Industry at Double Trouble
10 a.m.
Fee: Adults and children 12 & up $5, Children 6 to 11 $2, children under 6 free; pre-registration and fee required by 3 p.m. the day before program.
Double Trouble Village State Historic Site
(732) 341-4098
For over a century Double Trouble Village was a thriving company town centered on a growing cranberry industry. During this walking tour you’ll learn of the birth and evolution of Double Trouble Village’s cranberry industry from the hand-picked dry to mechanized wet cranberry harvests and the challenges faced today. To register, contact the Brendan Byrne office at (609) 726-1191. Payments cannot be accepted at Double Trouble Village.

Lake Clean Up
1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
FREE: donations Welcome
High Point State Park
(973) 875-4800
Sponsor: Friends of HIgh Point State Park
Help keep High Point State Park beautiful! Join us as we clean up trash along the shores and in the waters of Lake Marcia, Steenykill, and Sawmill. More details to come. Rain date Sunday, May 4, 2014

Teddy Bear Picnic
1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
FREE; donations welcome; pre-registration required
High Point State Park Interpretive Cente
Sponsor: Friends of High Point Stae Park
friendshpsp@gmail.com
Families with children ages 2-10, and their favorite teddy bears, are invited to High Point State Park for a spring picnic where they will explore the natural history of the North American Black Bear. Activities will include a bear discovery station, crafts, story corner, picnic snack, and more. High Point State Park's resident BIG teddy bear will be sitting for portraits - bring your camera!
Registration is required for this program. The teddy bear picnic is one of our most popular events. Seating is limited. All registrations must be received by Tuesday, April 22, so that we may plan accordingly.

Not for Early Birds Walk
4:30 to 6p.m.
DEWW
High Point State Park
(973) 875-4800
For adults and children ages ten and up. Not everyone is cut out for bird watching at dawn. Luckily there is often a surge of avian activity in late afternoon that can be enjoyed by all the anti-early-birds! Come take a stroll with the Park Naturalist in search of colorful migrating warblers and other spring arrivals. A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow, but bring your own if you have them. Long, light-colored pants are recommended, as ticks are often abundant this time of year.

Friends of Indian King Tavern Museum Beer Tasting
Please call for price and reservation information
Indian King Tavern
(856) 429-6792
Sponsor: Friends of Indian King Tavern
Limited seating & Tickets are REQUIRED! ADA accessible Out of doors only

Observatory Open to the Public8 to 10:30 p.m.
FREE
Jenny Jump State Forest
(908) 459-4366
Sponsor: The United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey, Inc.
Partially ADA accessible

Guided Tours of Ringwood Manor
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (last tour begins at 3pm)
Fee: $3 for adults, $1 for children ages 6-12, children 5 and under free
Ringwood Manor, Ringwood State Park
(973) 962-2240
Only first floor is ADA accessible.
Enjoy a guided tour of the summer estate of the Cooper & Hewitt families, wealthy iron industrialists of the Gilded Age. Thirty of the 51 rooms, furnished in the original items of the family, are shown on the tour. Tours last approximately an hour and 15 minutes.

Nature Explorers – Kids to Parks Day
10 to 11:30 a.m.
FREE
Voorhees State Park
Children ages 5 and up with an Adult; come to Voorhees State Park to celebrate Kids to Parks Day. We will explore the forest around the Hoppock Grove picnic pavilion and provide you with activities and investigations to get you out and about in the park. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy after the program and spend the rest of your day discovering all that Voorhees has to offer. Pre-registration required, call (908) 638-8572 or email srravsphspinfo@gmail.com

Lecture: So Many Brave Men: A History of the Battle at Minisink Ford by Author Peter Osborne
2 p.m.
FREE
Washington Crossing State Park,
Visitor Center Museum
(609) 737-0623
ADA accessible; Co-Author Peter Osborne will present a Power Point program on the July 22, 1779 battle and the importance of it on the lives of the settlers who lived in the Upper Delaware River Valley during the Revolutionary War.

Baldpate Mt. Hike
1:30 to 4 p.m.
FREE; advance registration required (preteen-adult)
Washington Crossing State Park
Meet at Niederer’s Pond on Brickyard Rd (call the Nature Center for directions)
(609) 737-0609
We will carpool to the trailhead on Fiddler’s Creek Rd and take the Blue Trail to the top of the hill. Bring a water bottle and wear hiking shoes. The terrain is rugged

May 17Be a Pirate Day! and Pirate Cruise
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fee: $6 adults, $12 children
Absecon Lighthouse Historic Site
(609) 449-1360 or www.abseconlighthouse.org
Enjoy activities with real pirates as performed by The Philadelphia Fight Ensemble. Take a pirate cruise aboard Atlantic City Cruises “Cruisin’ One” out of Gardener’s Basin at 3 p.m.
Museum is ADA accessible, climbing is not

Guided Tours of Ringwood Manor10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (last tour begins at 3pm)
Fee: $3 for adults, $1 for children ages 6-12, children 5 and under free
Ringwood Manor, Ringwood State Park
(973) 962-2240
Only first floor is ADA accessible.
Enjoy a guided tour of the summer estate of the Cooper & Hewitt families, wealthy iron industrialists of the Gilded Age. Thirty of the 51 rooms, furnished in the original items of the family, are shown on the tour. Tours last approximately an hour and 15 minutes.

May 20Wednesday Walk in the Woods for Wildflowers
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
FREE; donations welcome
Bass River State Forest
(609) 296-6574 (trip leader) for meeting place or more information
Guided slower-paced hike, heavy rain or thunder cancels

Guided Tours of Ringwood Manor10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (last tour begins at 3pm)
Fee: $3 for adults, $1 for children ages 6-12, children 5 and under free
Ringwood Manor, Ringwood State Park
(973) 962-2240
Only first floor is ADA accessible.
Enjoy a guided tour of the summer estate of the Cooper & Hewitt families, wealthy iron industrialists of the Gilded Age. Thirty of the 51 rooms, furnished in the original items of the family, are shown on the tour. Tours last approximately an hour and 15 minutes.

May 21Fledgling Naturalists
1 to 2 p.m.
Fee: $5 per adult/child pair; $3 for additional siblings age 2 and up; pre-registration required
High Point State Park
(973) 875-1471
register.highpointprograms@gmail.com
For 2.5 to 5 year-olds and an adult partner. Fledgling Naturalist programs are designed to encourage children’s curiosity, engaging them hands-on in the natural world through outdoor activities, stories, games and crafts. Registration is required 24 hours before the program.

L’il Tykes Hike
4 to 5 p.m.
FREE; pre-registration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
For children ages 5 & under; share some time with your little one in the Great Outdoors on this naturalist-guided, 1-mile hike. Babies must be carried in a front- or back-pack. No strollers or older siblings please!

Guided Tours of Ringwood Manor10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (last tour begins at 3pm)
Fee: $3 for adults, $1 for children ages 6-12, children 5 and under free
Ringwood Manor, Ringwood State Park
(973) 962-2240
Only first floor is ADA accessible.
Enjoy a guided tour of the summer estate of the Cooper & Hewitt families, wealthy iron industrialists of the Gilded Age. Thirty of the 51 rooms, furnished in the original items of the family, are shown on the tour. Tours last approximately an hour and 15 minutes.

May 22Fledgling Naturalists
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Fee: $5 per adult/child pair; $3 for additional siblings age 2 and up; pre-registration required
High Point State Park
(973) 875-1471
register.highpointprograms@gmail.com
For 2.5 to 5 year-olds and an adult partner. Fledgling Naturalist programs are designed to encourage children’s curiosity, engaging them hands-on in the natural world through outdoor activities, stories, games and crafts. Registration is required 24 hours before the program.

Guided Tours of Ringwood Manor10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (last tour begins at 3pm)
Fee: $3 for adults, $1 for children ages 6-12, children 5 and under free
Ringwood Manor, Ringwood State Park
(973) 962-2240
Only first floor is ADA accessible.
Enjoy a guided tour of the summer estate of the Cooper & Hewitt families, wealthy iron industrialists of the Gilded Age. Thirty of the 51 rooms, furnished in the original items of the family, are shown on the tour. Tours last approximately an hour and 15 minutes.

Guided Tours of Ringwood Manor10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (last tour begins at 3pm)
Fee: $3 for adults, $1 for children ages 6-12, children 5 and under free
Ringwood Manor, Ringwood State Park
(973) 962-2240
Only first floor is ADA accessible.
Enjoy a guided tour of the summer estate of the Cooper & Hewitt families, wealthy iron industrialists of the Gilded Age. Thirty of the 51 rooms, furnished in the original items of the family, are shown on the tour. Tours last approximately an hour and 15 minutes.

Discover the Campgrounds
10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Fee: $2 fee for ages six and above; preregistration required
Round Valley Recreation Area,
South Parking Lot
(908) 236 -6355
Round Valley has some of the best wilderness camping in the state. Hike to the campgrounds, visit a few sites, and maybe decide to return. The six mile round trip has good footing but requires good physical condition. Bring water and a snack.

Musket Firing Demonstration
2 p.m.
Fee: $1 per person and park entrance fee
Washington Crossing State Park,
Visitor Center Museum
(609) 737-0623
ADA accessible; join a Park Historian for an interpretive program on the weapons of the American Revolution and their use during the Battle of Trenton followed by a Musket Firing demonstration.

Solar Observing
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Fee: park entrance fee
Washington Crossing State Park,
Nature Center
Sponsor: Amateur Astronomers Assoc. of Princeton (AAAP)
(609) 737-0609 ADA accessible. Personnel from AAAP will be on hand with special optical equipment for safely observing structures on the sun such as sunspots, flares, and prominences. Clear skies are required; program is for all ages.

Video – Guardians of Barnegat Bay
10 a.m.
FREE
Double Trouble Village State Historic Site
(732) 341-4098
Double Trouble State Park was established in part to protect a sensitive watershed. What can you do to help? Watch this half hour video and become a Guardian of Barnegat Bay. Video plays in the Park Information Building. Limited seating.

Guided Tours of Ringwood Manor10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (last tour begins at 3pm)
Fee: $3 for adults, $1 for children ages 6-12, children 5 and under free
Ringwood Manor, Ringwood State Park
(973) 962-2240
Only first floor is ADA accessible.
Enjoy a guided tour of the summer estate of the Cooper & Hewitt families, wealthy iron industrialists of the Gilded Age. Thirty of the 51 rooms, furnished in the original items of the family, are shown on the tour. Tours last approximately an hour and 15 minutes.

Into the Woods
10 a.m. to noon
Fee: $2 fee for ages six and above, plus park entrance fee per car- register day of event
Round Valley Recreation Area,
South Parking Lot
(908) 236 -6355
New to the woods? Start the season with a hike on the Cushetunk Trail. We will learn how to be safe and comfortable in the woods and do a bit of bushwhacking (off trail hiking)

Memorial Day Live Animal Show
11 a.m.
Fee: $1
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
ADA accessible

Memorial Day Nature Hike
1 p.m.
Fee: park entrance fee applies per car
Cheesequake State Park,
Nature Center
(732) 566-3208Gather at the Nature Center for a guided hike along the trails of the Park

Musket Firing Demonstration
2 p.m.
Fee: $1 per person
Washington Crossing State Park,
Visitor Center Museum
(609) 737-0623
ADA accessible; join a Park Historian for an interpretive program on the weapons of the American Revolution and their use during the Battle of Trenton followed by a Musket Firing demonstration.

May 27Guided Tours of Ringwood Manor10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (last tour begins at 3pm)
Fee: $3 for adults, $1 for children ages 6-12, children 5 and under free
Ringwood Manor, Ringwood State Park
(973) 962-2240
Only first floor is ADA accessible.
Enjoy a guided tour of the summer estate of the Cooper & Hewitt families, wealthy iron industrialists of the Gilded Age. Thirty of the 51 rooms, furnished in the original items of the family, are shown on the tour. Tours last approximately an hour and 15 minutes.

Walt Whitman Birthday Celebration
5 p.m.
FREE
Walt Whitman State Historic Site
(856) 964-5383
Sponsor: Walt Whitman Association
Come join us as we celebrate the Poet's 196th birthday at the Annual Walt Whitman Birthday Celebration. The ceremony will include readings from the winners of the Walt Whitman Association's Annual High School Poetry Contest. Poetry contests theme and guest speaker to be announced.

Guided Tours of Ringwood Manor10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (last tour begins at 3pm)
Fee: $3 for adults, $1 for children ages 6-12, children 5 and under free
Ringwood Manor, Ringwood State Park
(973) 962-2240
Only first floor is ADA accessible.
Enjoy a guided tour of the summer estate of the Cooper & Hewitt families, wealthy iron industrialists of the Gilded Age. Thirty of the 51 rooms, furnished in the original items of the family, are shown on the tour. Tours last approximately an hour and 15 minutes.

May 29Guided Tours of Ringwood Manor10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (last tour begins at 3pm)
Fee: $3 for adults, $1 for children ages 6-12, children 5 and under free
Ringwood Manor, Ringwood State Park
(973) 962-2240
Only first floor is ADA accessible.
Enjoy a guided tour of the summer estate of the Cooper & Hewitt families, wealthy iron industrialists of the Gilded Age. Thirty of the 51 rooms, furnished in the original items of the family, are shown on the tour. Tours last approximately an hour and 15 minutes.

Observatory Open to the Public8 to 10:30 p.m.
FREE
Jenny Jump State Forest
(908) 459-4366
Sponsor: The United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey, Inc.
Partially ADA accessible

Bike-To-Lunch tour: The Chatterbox Drive-In
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fee: $5 Adults and children 12 & up, $3 ages 6 to 11, children under 6 free; pre-registration required; lunch additional
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Warbasse Junction Rd. parking area
(973) 786-6445
Family program; bring your own bike; children under 17 must wear a bike helmet.
Shake, rattle, and roll along Sussex County’s only 13-mile rail-trail loop, learning about railroad history along the way. A one-hour long rest-stop will offer well-deserved refreshment near the end of the trip.

Guided Tours of Ringwood Manor10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (last tour begins at 3pm)
Fee: $3 for adults, $1 for children ages 6-12, children 5 and under free
Ringwood Manor, Ringwood State Park
(973) 962-2240
Only first floor is ADA accessible.
Enjoy a guided tour of the summer estate of the Cooper & Hewitt families, wealthy iron industrialists of the Gilded Age. Thirty of the 51 rooms, furnished in the original items of the family, are shown on the tour. Tours last approximately an hour and 15 minutes.

Musket Firing Demonstration
2 p.m.
Fee: $1 per person and park entrance fee
Washington Crossing State Park,
Visitor Center Museum
(609) 737-0623
ADA accessible; join a Park Historian for an interpretive program on the weapons of the American Revolution and their use during the Battle of Trenton followed by a Musket Firing demonstration.